[Study perception, knowledge and expectations from population and physicians points of view about implementation of family physician program: a case study in Shiraz]

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Health and security are two basic components of human rights in society. From the perspective of the World Health Organization, Family Medicine is the heart of global efforts to improve service quality, reduce costs, enhance effectiveness and equality of health care system. But without the participation of stakeholders and cultural changes in society it is not possible. The aim of this study was to investigate perceptions, knowledge and expectations of physicians and Shiraz people in Fars province about this project